Auctions: comic books November 1958

Action Comics (1938 DC) 246 GD+ 2.5

Interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Krypton on Earth!", pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Real estate promoter Jonas Smith creates the planned community of Krypton Island, which opens with a pageant featuring a re-enactment of Jor-El and Lara sending Baby Kal-El to Earth; But Superman realizes Smith is a wanted criminal and stops him from smuggling off Krypton Island diamonds that Superman made from coal. "The King of Cages" starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. "Destination Unknown" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 261 VG- 3.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Amazing Dr. Double X!" (1st appearance) starring Batman and Robin, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Dr. X develops a formula to create an energy duplicate of himself; Unfortunately his doppelganger is pure evil. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Modern Sorcerer" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Judson Ware. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "The Midget Manhunter!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones battles an unnamed criminal with a shrinking ray; Inspired by the science fiction movie, The Incredible Shrinking Man. Batman Word Hunt activity page, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 78 VG- 3.5

Cover and 2 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover by Matt Baker & Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, Matt Baker, Tom Scheuer and unknown. Featuring: "The Dancer and the Debutante"; "The Bride with a Broken Heart"; and "First Date!" Plus: He was hers for tonight! But once he saw the gorgeous Vivian, what chance would she have? Your heart won't let you forget..."And One Was Beautiful!" Also: 2-page text story "Music Hath Charms"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.